Bluetooth Speaking Mouse – the coolest hands-free speaker which isn’t

Here’s the thing about mices. They’re either mind-numbingly boring. Or they’re not. You either pick one up, use it and get your web browsing done efficiently and cleanly, or you switch it on, kick back and let the day waft past in a haze of Justin Bieber.

The Bluetooth Speaking Mouse is one of those accessories which looks ordinary, but packs a tricky surprise. Your work colleagues will be perturbed when they see you whispering furtively into your mouse, and even more so when they hear Elton John blasting through the thing during the lunch break.

But it’s only when they see you wandering over to the watercooler (if it’s less than 10 meters away) still talking quietly into your mouse that they’ll consider calling the local hospital. The device supports A2DP and outputs 3W of stereo power, which is more than most mice can do. Priced at $42.